November 17th, 2020 is National Take A Hike Day! Although with another #BCStorm heading our way I wouldn’t recommend heading out into the bush today.
But the next time you’re itching to get your boots on here are my 5 favorite hikes near Vancouver in no particular order.
Either the 10km (3.5hour) loop around the lake or the big climb on the Diez Vistas Trail. This is a Easy-Medium level day hike.
Located about 45 minutes outside Squamish, Hut Lake is a moderate uphill hike along a forest service road and an abondoned logging road. Depending how fit you are this hike can be done in about 1.5hours. Great day hike but I prefer to spend the night to have the lake to myself.
Located in the Skagit Valley near Hope, BC this hike a grueling 6km uphill hike but worth it once you get up to the lake. Pack light and pack warm if you’re tenting. We went mid August and it got chilly overnight.
There are many trails within Golden Ears Provincial Park but if you’d like go to the top of the mountain be prepared to work (24km round trip). We’ve only made it to Alder Flats because of weather but my goal is to spend the night up top soon.
Hiking around the backside of Burnaby Mountain is always a great option if you don’t want to stray too far from the city. There are a number of trails for hikers but watch out for mountain bikers who also use the hills. Just make sure you don’t park your car in the wrong spot…You might get a ticket.
